Use of technology in research among medical students at a private university in Huancayo

Ruiz-Aquino M.; Osorio-Llancachagua A.L.; Botiquín-Encarnación J.O.; Diaz-Lazo A.V.; Cortez-Orellana S.Á.; Duran-Aquino R.C. · Revista Cientifica de Sistemas e Informatica (2025) · DOI: 10.51252/rcsi.v5i1.864

Resumen

This study mainly assessed the level of technology use in research among medical students during the infodemic period at a private university in Huancayo. A quantitative, descriptive study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 109 students from a total population of 764. A validated technology usage scale for research was applied, followed by a descriptive data analysis. The results indicated that 44.95% of students had a basic level of technological proficiency, 45.87% had an intermediate level, and only 8.26% had an advanced level. The most frequently used tools were PubMed and SciELO for literature searches, whereas the use of reference managers and academic integrity tools was notably limited. The findings suggest that despite having access to digital devices and internet services, students require further training in advanced technological tools to enhance the quality of their research. © Los autores.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad Peruana Los Andes; Universidad de Huánuco